COVID-19

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 14th OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:31:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 14th OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin November 14 2020

The full text is as follows:

“As regards the total number of COVID-19 cases detected today, it is 112 cases- 2 in Kohima, 109 in Dimapur and 1 in Mon. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 9,750.

Out of the 9,750 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 8,794. The active cases are 805 and there have been 46 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 757 active cases are asymptomatic, 21 active cases are mild, 12 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 10 active cases are severe on oxygen, 3 active cases are critical without oxygen and 2 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 9,750 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 4,099 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,730 cases of Returnees, 3,449 cases of Traced Contacts and 472 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 65,576 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 64,247 samples have been received. In addition, a total 34,897 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 34,816 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 5,094 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)

STATE GOVERNMENT NOTIFIES

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:32:00 +0000

STATE GOVERNMENT NOTIFIESadmin November 13 2020

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 4th OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:40:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 4th OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin November 04 2020

The full text is as follows:

“A total of 56 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 24 in Kohima, 27 in Dimapur, 2 in Mon, 1 in Phek and 2 in Tuensang. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 9,207.

Out of the 9,207 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 7,934. The active cases are 1,143 and there have been 38 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,091 active cases are asymptomatic, 34 active cases are mild, 8 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 6 active cases are severe on oxygen, and 4 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 9,207 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,977 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,664 cases of Returnees, 3,120 cases of Traced Contacts and 446 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 63,055 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 61,850 samples have been received. In addition, a total 33,973 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 33,945 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 4,207 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 2nd OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:40:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 2nd OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin November 02 2020

The full text is as follows:

“A total of 21 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 12 in Kohima, 8 in Dimapur and 1 in Mokokchung. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 9,096.

Out of the 9,096 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 7,606. The active cases are 1,363 and there have been 36 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,296 active cases are asymptomatic, 42 active cases are mild, 12 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 6 active cases are severe on oxygen, 6 active cases are critical with oxygen and 1 active case is on ventilator.

Further, out of 9,096 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,950 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,658 cases of Returnees, 3,043 cases of Traced Contacts and 445 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 62,422 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 61,035 samples have been received. In addition, a total 33,787 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 33,759 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 4,042 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL OPD SEALED IN PEREN

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:56:15 +0000

DISTRICT HOSPITAL OPD SEALED IN PERENadmin November 02 2020

ADC Peren, Moa Sangtam has notified that in view of the detection of COVID-19 Positive patient and in order to take preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and as per the SOP issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Directorate General of Health Services (EMR) Division, Govt. of India, Dated 4th June 2020, the OPD of District Hospital, Peren is sealed for 48 hours with effect from 2nd November, 2020.

Further, the ADC has advised all public to follow all safety precautions especially within the proximity of the sealed areas.

"Any person violating this order will be liable to be persecuted as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides legal action under Section-188 of the IPC", the ADC added.

(DPRO Peren)

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 1st OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:31:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 1st OF NOVEMBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin November 01 2020

The full text is as follows:

“A total of 28 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 4 in Kohima, 22 in Dimapur, 1 in Longleng and 1 in Mon. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 9,075.

Out of the 9,075 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 7,454. The active cases are 1,499 and there have been 33 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,425 active cases are asymptomatic, 43 active cases are mild, 15 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 8 active cases are severe on oxygen, 5 active cases are critical with oxygen and 3 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 9,075 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,950 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,658 cases of Returnees, 3,025 cases of Traced Contacts and 442 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 62,307 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 60,941 samples have been received. In addition, a total 33,723 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 33,690 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 3,944 samples have been tested.

(DIPR)

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 31st OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:31:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 31st OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin October 31 2020

The full text is as follows:

“A total of 102 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 16 in Kohima, 84 in Dimapur and 2 in Mon. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 9,047.

Out of the 9,047 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 7,375. The active cases are 1,552 and there have been 33 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,478 active cases are asymptomatic, 49 active cases are mild, 6 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 9 active cases are severe on oxygen, 7 active cases are critical with oxygen and 3 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 9,047 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,934 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,656 cases of Returnees, 3,019 cases of Traced Contacts and 438 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 61,874 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 60,793 samples have been received. In addition, a total 33,612 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 33,556 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 3,922 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)

KOHIMA DTF ON COVID-19 PREPARES FOR CONDUCT OF BYE-ELECTION 2020

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:33:00 +0000

KOHIMA DTF ON COVID-19 PREPARES FOR CONDUCT OF BYE-ELECTION 2020

admin October 30 2020

The Kohima District Task Force on COVID-19 had an emergency meeting in regard to have safe election in the upcoming Bye-Election to the 14 Southern Angami-I ST Assembly Constituency. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Chairman DTF Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A in his office chamber on 29th October 2020.

Chairing the meeting, DC appreciated the tireless efforts contributed by all DTF members especially the medical teams in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and bringing the district thus far. He encouraged every members to continue with the good work and fight collectively to contain the spread of infection in the district. He also called upon the members to focus on election related activities and perform respective roles as per the ECI guidelines and further urged the members to be prepared with the post-election plan.

The meeting deliberated on the new challenges with regard to surge in covid positive cases in the district, where CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu apprised the members on the present status of positive cases been reported from the block levels besides the town. She also pointed out that strategic planning for medical teams from the blocks who have been engaged in taking care of quarantine centres till date, needs to be worked out to enable them to resume back their works in their respective assigned blocks for early detection of the infection.

DSO Kohima, Dr. Aseno also informed that considering the spike of positive cases outside the quarantine centres, the department is giving priority for early testing and early detection of positive cases in order to contain the spread of infection in the district.

With regard to the conduct of safe election in the district, ADC Kohima Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa informed that various activities relating to election process have being conducted till date as per the ECI guidelines by maintaining all the safety protocols. She also informed that Postal Ballots from senior citizens, People with Disabilities and positive persons under the constituency were collected by the election officials on 28th and 29th Oct. 2020. More sensitization and awareness on precautionary measures and safety protocols will be disseminated through public announcement and also sensitization of Polling Stations and other measures will be carried out before the day of the poll, ADC informed.

Dy. CMO Kohima, Dr. Rupert Peseyie and Drug Inspector Kohima, Ethungbemo Ezung also shared on the set up of medical teams put in place in each villages under the constituency. The Sector Health Regulators along with Medical teams in collaboration with Covid Committee of each villages and Village Council Chairman under the supervision of Sector Officers on monitoring safety protocols carried out in all election related activities under the constituency till date and preparedness levels for the poll day were also highlighted.

(DPRO, Kohima)

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 29th OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:39:00 +0000

BRIEFING ON COVID-19 ON 29th OF OCTOBER 2020 FOR NAGALAND BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOMEadmin October 29 2020

The full text is as follows:

“A total of 70 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 19 in Kohima, 46 in Dimapur, 1 in Longleng, 3 in Mon, and 1 in Zunheboto. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 8,894.

Out of the 8,894 positive cases, the total recoveries so far are 7,019. The active cases are 1,758 and there have been 29 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms 1,668 active cases are asymptomatic, 56 active cases are mild, 20 active cases are moderate on oxygen, 4 active case is severe on oxygen, 6 active cases are critical with oxygen and 4 active cases are on ventilator.

Further, out of 8,894 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are: 3,867 cases of Armed Forces/ Police, 1,648 cases of Returnees, 2,946 cases of Traced Contacts and 433 cases of Frontline Workers.

A total of 61,242 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 60,194 samples have been received. In addition, a total 33,337 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat and results of 33,270 samples have been received. Through Rapid Antigen Test 3,834 samples have been tested.”

(DIPR)

POSTAL BALLOTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PwDS & COVID-19 CASES CASTED AT KOHIMA

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:38:00 +0000

POSTAL BALLOTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, PwDS & COVID-19 CASES CASTED AT KOHIMA

admin October 29 2020

The Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has informed that in pursuance of the instructions given by the Election Commission of India vide letter No. 52/2020/SDR/VOL.I dated 17 September, 2020, postal ballots for the senior citizens, PwDs and COVID-19 positive persons were casted on 28th and 29th Oct., 2020 for the Bye-Election to 14 Southern Angami-I (ST) AC wherein polling teams along with security visited the electors at the address mentioned in their application Form 12D and facilitated the electors to cast their votes.

(DPRO, Kohima)